If you are studying at one of Ibaraki University’s partner universities, you can contact the o�ce of international studies (or its equivalent) at your home institution. They will guide you through the necessary procedures to apply to Ibaraki University as an exchange student.

Your application must be submitted through the o�ce of international studies at your home institution. Ibaraki University does not accept applications from individual students.

Please con�rm the dates with the o�ce of international studies (or its equivalent) at your home institution.

I decided to choose Ibaraki University because of the schools reputation for being a safe and fun exciting place to study. I believe that there is truly something special about Ibaraki prefecture and especially Ibaraki University. Upon arriving here six months prior till now, I have come to realize that I really enjoy Ibaraki University and the atmosphere created by the students and teachers that attend the university. Ibaraki for me feels like home, and I feel that Mito and the surrounding areas provide exchange students excellent opportunities to experience life in Japan. I will never forget the memories and experiences I have created here at Ibaraki University.

-Benjamin Self (U.S.A.)

Address : Center for Global Education, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunkyo Mito-shi Ibaraki-ken 〒310-8512 JAPANTEL : +81-29-228-8056 FAX : +81-29-228-8594E-mail : ryusodan@ml.ibaraki.ac.jpWebsite : http://cge.lae.ibaraki.ac.jpFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/ibadai.cgeYouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/ibaryusen

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HitachiCampus

MitoCampus

AmiCampus

Welcome to Ibaraki University!Ibaraki University is a national university that was established in 1949.The university has � ve colleges, � ve graduate programs, and one diploma program on three campuses (Mito, Hitachi, and Ami). The three campuses are all located in Ibaraki Prefecture, which forms part of the National Capital Region. There are approximately 7,000 undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students, including 300 international students.

Institute for Liberal Arts EducationCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Education College of Science Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate School of Education Graduate School of Science and Engineering (Mito) Advanced Course for Education of the Disabled

College of EngineeringGraduate School of Science and Engineering (Hitachi)

College of Agriculture Graduate School of Agriculture United Graduate School of Agricultural Science

ABOUTIBARAKI UNIVERSITY

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Details of the students exchange agreements

Ibaraki University has student exchange agreements with numerous partner universities around the world. The exchange program is speci� cally tailored for international students who wish to study at Ibaraki University for one semester or a full year.

Tuition Fees Admission fee and tuition fee are waved. Students must pay tuition to their home institution.

Term1. First Semester: April-August2. Second Semester: Late September-February3. One year (Students can start in either semester.)

JapaneseLanguage

Requirement

1. Japanese Language and Culture Program: All Japanese levels (including beginners)2. General Exchange Program: At least JLPT N2 Level3. AIMS Program: All Japanese levels (including beginners) See details for each program

Housing University Dormitory (See page ##for more information)

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Program I Japanese Language and Culture Program

AIMS Program

LanguageRequirement

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Location

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Mito Campus (College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Education)Hitachi Campus (College of Engineering)Ami Campus (College of Agriculture)

Ami Campus (College of Agriculture)

September-December

Students are enrolled in one of the colleges or graduate schools atIbaraki University. Almost all undergraduate classes are conducted in Japanese, thus a high pro� ciency in the Japanese language will berequired.Students who seek to enroll at the graduate level can, upon obtaining the approval of their academic advisor, commence their researchstudies in English.

Students must have JLPT N2 level (undergraduate)

No knowledge of Japanese language required.For more information: http://ddp.agr.ibaraki.ac.jp/aims.html

This program provides students with an opportunity to learn and toimprove their Japanese language skills and to deepen theirunderstanding of Japanese culture and society.Students take Japanese language classes, and classes related to Japan that are taught in English. Intermediate-advanced students may also take college classes taught in Japanese.A wide range of cultural and educational activities are also provided throughout the semester.

Mito Campus

All Japanese levels (including beginners)Students who wish to attend a beginner’s courses must have English communication skills.

Ibaraki University o� ers the following programs for exchange students.

Program II

Program lll

General Exchange Program

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JAPANESE LANGUAGE ANDCULTURE PROGRAM

Ibaraki University o� ers Japanese language classes for all levels (Level 1 through Level 5), ensuring that each student will � nd themselves in the right learning environment (exchange students will take a placement test upon their arrival).

The following are the Japanese language classes o� ered. Each class is 90 minutes.

*classes are o� ered as regular university courses.

Japanese Level Target Classes(number of classes per week)

Level 1 For complete beginners General Japanese Level 1 (6 classes)

Level 2Pre-intermediate students who havestudied Japanese for one year or more. Equivalent to the N5~N4 level of theJapanese Language Pro� ciency Test (JLPT).

General Japanese Level 2 (4 classes)Reading and Writing Level 2 (2 classes)

Level 3Intermediate students who have studied Japanese for two years or more. Equivalent to the JLPT N4~N3 level.

General Japanese Level 3 A/B (4 classes)Oral Expressions Level 3 A/B (1 class)Intermediate Kanji A/B(1 class)Extensive Reading in Japanese A/B (1 class)

Level 4Intermediate students who have studied Japanese for two years or more. Equivalent to the JLPT N3~N2 level.

General Japanese Level 4 A/B (2 classes)Oral Expressions A/B (1 class)Advanced Kanji A/B (1 class)Japanese Culture and Society A/B (1 class) Extensive Reading in Japanese A/B (1 class)

Level 5 Intermediate-advanced studentsEquivalent to the JLPT N2~N1 level.

General Japanese Level 5 A/B 2 classes)Japanese Culture and Society A/B (1 class) Academic Japanese l(1 class)*Academic Japanese ll A/B/C (1 class)*

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Several courses, particularly related to Japanese culture and society, are conducted in English. Some of the courses can be seen below.

Japanese Pop Culture A/B

Studies in Contemporary Japan

Studies in Particular Field

Geography of Japan

Analyzing Social Issues A/B

Media E� ects A/B

Japanese Film History

Media and Politics in Japan A/B

Media and Democratic Citizenship

Diversity and Social Issues in Japan A/B

Note: Some of the above courses may not be o� ered in a given semester or academic year.

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3rd period12:40-14:10

JapaneseLiterature

JapaneseField Studies

Reading andWritingLevel 2

4th period14:20-15:50

Reading andWritingLevel 2

JapaneseFilm history

Japanese Pop Culture

5th period16:00-17:30

Japanese language classesContent classes with Japanese students (instruction is in English)Fieldwork learning class for exchange students

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Model timetable [ a student at a pre-intermediate level ]

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CAMPUS LIFEThe University organizes various activities to promote cultural exchange betweeninternational and Japanese students.

Field Trip

International Party

Tea CeremonyFlower Arrangement

International Camp

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A housing facility (the International House) is provided for students and researchers whoarrive at Ibaraki University.

Exchange students can work part time for up to 28 hours per week with the permission from the Immigration Office. However, if you wish to find a part-time job, be sure to consult your faculty advisor first, and manage your working hours so that it does not disrupt your studies. We encourage you to start working only after getting used to your study load and the cultural norms of Japanese society.

One way to make Japanese friends is to join a club or circle (i.e. society) of yourinterest. In general, clubs are stricter than circles and require members to attendregularly. There are more than 200 clubs/circles at Ibaraki University, ranging from Japanese cultural circles to sports clubs. We strongly recommend internationalstudents to participate in some form of extracurricular activity during their stay at Ibaraki University.

Sportaikido,soccer,

basketball,canoeing, skiing,tennis,

American football, karate,kendo,

judo, volley ball, and more…

Culture and Studytea ceremony,

photo club,manga,volunteer, chess,

English Study Society, science fiction club,

theater,automobile club, and more…

Musicjazz, brass band,

rock,piano,orchestra,

folklore music,chore,

and more…

Campus RoomTypes

Numberof Rooms

Monthly Rent andCommon Service Fee

Mito

Single (bldg. A,B) 38

Rent: 5,900 yen Common service fee: 1,000 yen

Single (bldg. D-I) 35

Rent: 20,400 yen Common service fee: 1,000 yen

Hitachi Single 11Rent: 5,900 yen Common service fee: 1,200 yen

Ami Single (bldg. A,B) 20

Rent: 12,000 yen No commonservice fee

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Multiple tutor system

Counseling

University Health Center

Health insurance

You can have an individual student tutor. Your tutor is typically a Japanese student from your home department who will help you with daily life. In addition, you will most likely be in touch with other student tutors as well (dorm tutors, lounge tutors, etc.) who will assist you when you need help at speci� c locations.

Each student is assigned a faculty advisor based on the student’s � eld of study and interests.Additionally, the Center for Global Education can also o� er advice and counseling service for international students that experience academic and/or personal issues.

The University Health Center is a facility where doctors, counselors, and nurses, provide avariety of health services (e.g. � rst-aid treatment) to students to ensure their physical andmental well-being.

National Health InsuranceExchange students are required to subscribe to the National Health Insurance. Necessaryprocedures for registration can be completed upon the student’s arrival. The insurancepremium is paid monthly once the registration is completed.

Students Accident InsuranceIn addition to the National Health Insurance program, exchange students are required to join the Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research plan. This insurance covers unexpected accidents and injuries that students may unfortunatelyexperience during the course of their stay at Ibaraki University.

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Izura Coast(Kitaibaraki)

Hitachi Seaside Park (Hitachinaka)-Kochia

Hitachi Seaside Park (Hitachinaka)- Baby blue eyes

Oaraki Isosaki Shrine (Oarai)

Mt. Tsukuba (Tsukuba)

Ushiku Daibutsu (Ushiku)

Kashima Shrine (Kashima)

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If you are studying at one of Ibaraki University’s partner universities, you can contact the o�ce of international studies (or its equivalent) at your home institution. They will guide you through the necessary procedures to apply to Ibaraki University as an exchange student.

Your application must be submitted through the o�ce of international studies at your home institution. Ibaraki University does not accept applications from individual students.

Please con�rm the dates with the o�ce of international studies (or its equivalent) at your home institution.

I decided to choose Ibaraki University because of the schools reputation for being a safe and fun exciting place to study. I believe that there is truly something special about Ibaraki prefecture and especially Ibaraki University. Upon arriving here six months prior till now, I have come to realize that I really enjoy Ibaraki University and the atmosphere created by the students and teachers that attend the university. Ibaraki for me feels like home, and I feel that Mito and the surrounding areas provide exchange students excellent opportunities to experience life in Japan. I will never forget the memories and experiences I have created here at Ibaraki University.

-Benjamin Self (U.S.A.)

Address : Center for Global Education, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunkyo Mito-shi Ibaraki-ken 〒310-8512 JAPANTEL : +81-29-228-8056 FAX : +81-29-228-8594E-mail : ryusodan@ml.ibaraki.ac.jpWebsite : http://cge.lae.ibaraki.ac.jpFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/ibadai.cgeYouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/ibaryusen

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